Hush Puppies

Yesterday was the Hubby's birthday. The kids and I decided to make a shrimp boil complete with parslied potatoes and Corn on the cob. The only thing missing, that we could tell, was hush puppies. So, I tried my hand at making them. I should mention I never fry anything, so this was a huge culinary step for me;). Here's what I came up with. They were very yummy, actually, and I will make them again. Hope you enjoy! 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed 3/4 cup milk 1 egg 2 tablespoons minced onion (I used my cheese grater to mince it super fine) 1 cup baking mix 1 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cayenne Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (I used my candy thermometer to make sure it was a perfect temp) Whisk milk, egg, and onion together in a bowl. Stir pancake mix, cornmeal, and salt into milk mixture to form a smooth batter. Scoop ping pong ball-sized balls of batter using a small ice cream scoop; drop about 5 scoops per batch into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter.